Freo players right behind Longmuir ahead of crunch game
Fremantle's hopes of challenging for the flag are already on thin ice, and they face a tough three weeks with games against GWS, Port Adelaide and Gold Coast.
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Cowboys’ wildcard move has struggling Manly on alert
Anthony Seibold knows Manly have to be on their guard as they look to bring down a North Queensland side boasting teen freak Jaxon Purdue in the halves.
Reds hunt rare feat in top-four Super Rugby battle
With an ugly record in Canberra, Queensland captain Tate McDermott has declared the clash with the Brumbies crucial to their hopes of hosting a Super final.
Storm look to shed Sharks surprise record
Melbourne have lacked their usual bite at Shark Park with coach Craig Bellamy dismissing the rivalry between his side and Cronulla ahead of their clash.
Storm humiliation won’t define Wests Tigers: Marshall
Rather than ignoring last week's failure, Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall wants his team to use the pain from the 64-0 loss to the Storm as reason for change.
Starc makes big-money IPL call as tournament resumes
Mitchell Starc has decided against returning to the IPL after the tournament's postponement, potentially costing the superstar up to $750,000.
Storm’s halves a sign of what Hynes and Trindall crave
There is one key aspect of Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Munster's combination that Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall seek at Cronulla, but it won't come quick.
Demons mull Oliver tag twist in Lions’ den
Clayton Oliver has found a new defensive role in Melbourne's midfield and could line up in a head-to-head battle with one of Brisbane's prime ball-winners.
Bulldogs coach Beveridge wary of Marvel mental trap
After visiting seven venues across nine rounds, the Western Bulldogs are being urged to avoid complacency on their return to Marvel Stadium against Essendon.
How Dolphins star Katoa is living up to Immortal praise
Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa has taken his game to levels modern greats say is "incredible', but it's what he does for his teammates that is his trademark.
Bulldogs coach fires back at Koch’s sledging accusation
Luke Beveridge has hit back at Port Adelaide chairman David Koch's suggestion that Western Bulldogs players had gone too far in their sledging of Willie Rioli.
Broncos pack must ‘pull fingers out’ like 1990s: Renouf
Payne Haas agrees Brisbane's forwards can learn a key lesson from the 1992-93 premiership winners but insists the pack is more than a two-man band..
Birdie blitz, major magic puts unsung Aussie in PGA mix
Australian Cam Davis has explained how he found form and fired a five-under-par 66 to grab a share of second spot after the first round of the PGA Championship.
How Hawks can go from good to great after Suns thriller
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell was torn between pride and frustration following his side's Darwin near-miss against the improved Gold Coast.
Origin ace Cherrington has a laugh at QLD’s expense
Kennedy Cherrington loved getting under the skin of Queensland rival Chelsea Lenarduzzi as the Blues clinched the women's State of Origin series.
See Naples and fly! Gympie’s Groves gusts to Giro glory
It was a day of joy and calamity for Australian stars at the Giro d'Italia as Kaden Groves won the sixth stage after a mass crash forced Jai Hindley to abandon.
‘All gas, no brakes’ as Miller and dad inspire Suns
A rousing pre-game address from Touk Miller's father has helped inspire Gold Coast to an enthralling eight-point defeat of Hawthorn in Darwin.
Kernick stars as Blues claim women’s Origin series
NSW have won the women's State of Origin series with a game to spare after defeating Queensland 26-6 in Game 2 in Sydney.
Pacquiao, 46, to return to ring after losing senate bid
Boxing great Manny Pacquiao is coming out of retirement to fight Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight crown in July
Power star, Bombers defender return to AFL action
Willie Rioli will return after sitting out Port Adelaide's loss in the Showdown, while Essendon welcome back Jayden Laverde to bolster their defence.
New AFL fixture gives Bulldogs chance to shine
The AFL has planted the Western Bulldogs centre stage in the fixture confirmed for rounds 16-23, with Carlton, Essendon and GWS also prominent.
Homework broke ground for Voss with ‘hard arse’ Walls
Carlton coach Michael Voss, who played under Robert Walls at Brisbane, is among many people paying tribute to the late AFL great.
‘It’s bollocks’: Haas slams Maguire’s vocal critics
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has been accused of training his team too hard and one of his former players at Wests Tigers launched a critique on Instagram.
Final warning: Cowboys coach cautioned for ref comments
Todd Payten has run foul of the NRL for "repeated and consistent criticism" following his latest tirade aimed at match officials.
‘Wake-up call’ AFL ladder leaders needed
The Brisbane Lions are 12 places higher on the ladder than at the same time last year, but milestone man Cam Rayner believes they haven't been at their best.
Hynes embraces Origin silence as boost for Sharks
Nicho Hynes is enjoying not being rated an Origin contender this time around, and has opened up on why he's happy to address mental health awareness.
Broncos spurred on to rebrand and retire Buck the horse
Animal activist group PETA has called for NRL club the Brisbane Broncos to rebrand as the Boomerangs and retire their famous mascot, Buck the horse.
Eagles brush away mothball talk for struggling skipper
West Coast are adamant they won't rest Oscar Allen for the remainder of the season, saying they want him out on the field winning matches for the club.
‘We don’t really care’: Yze responds to Tigers’ critics
Critics claimed Richmond wouldn't win a game this season but Adem Yze's Tigers are already eyeing a fourth victory when they take on North Melbourne.
O’Brien won’t make call on Young’s Knights return
Dominic Young's immediate future remains in limbo, with Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien refusing to bite back at criticism from the Sydney Roosters.
Watch out Lions: surprise Suaalii boost for Wallabies
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar says Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's broken jaw is not serious and won't sideline the superstar from the British and Irish Lions series.